Nicole M. Baird, CHFP
Nicole M. Baird is a Certified Holistic Fitness Practitioner and is the Administrative Supervisor and Publications Manager for Caring Medical & Rehabilitation Services, as well as Beulah Land Corporation, in Oak Park, Illinois. Her passion for writing, nutrition, and food lead her down the path of co-authoring The Hauser Diet: A Fresh Look at Healthy Living! Nicole has an avid interest in nutrition, alternative medicine, exercise, and medical research and has used her knowledge to become an instrumental writer for many of the publications associated with Caring Medical/Beulah Land Corporation’s printed materials, including patient brochures, website content, case studies, books, e-newsletters, and JOP. Nicole can be reached at Caring Medical & Rehabilitation Services, 715 Lake St. Suite 600, Oak Park, IL 60301; Tel: 708.848.7789; www.caringmedical.com and www.journalofprolotherapy.com.
Erin E. Dolan, RN
Erin E. Dolan, RN received her nursing degree from the University of St. Francis in May of 2009 and is a full-time nurse at Caring Medical & Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois. Prior to nursing school, she spent eight years in the social service field working with individuals who had developmental disabilities and psychological disorders. Erin has written and researched for numerous health and Prolotherapy articles and blogs. She is passionate about patient care, health and fitness, and is an avid triathlete. Erin may be reached at 715 Lake St., Suite 600, Oak Park, IL 60301; Tel: 708.848.7789; www.caringmedical.com.
Karina Gordin, BA, MS
Karina Gordin graduated from Tufts University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in English, emphasizing creative writing. In 2009 she received a Masters of Natural Products from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Karina has officially combined both degrees to pursue medical journalism, and has since written for publications including Townsend Letter, Healthcare Ledger, Lilipoh, Natural Standard database, and RN Journal, among others. She is currently developing her own seasonal publication, as well as blogging on the theme of health freedom and wellness. Writing for Journal of Prolotherapy has undoubtedly been an unparalleled opportunity and privilege, and Karina always looks forward to collaborating with the publication to provide the kind of ground-breaking reports that can change the world. To contact Karina, email her at write@healthwright.org.
Julie R. Gunnigle, JD
Julie R. Gunnigle, JD is an attorney specializing in litigation and intellectual property. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Northern Arizona University, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Notre Dame Law School. She recently left her position as a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney to open a solo practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is licensed to practice in Indiana, Illinois, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Her interests include hiking and trail running. To contact Julie, you may email her at juliegunnigle@gmail.com.
Marion A. Hauser, MS, RD
Marion A. Hauser, MS, RD received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from University of Illinois and her Master of Science in Nutrition and dietetic internship from Eastern Illinois University. Marion is the CEO of Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois and owner of Beulah Land Nutritionals. Marion is one of the primary writers for and manager over the material published by Caring Medical/Beulah Land Corp, including web content, blogs, newsletters, case studies, books, patient materials, and JOP. Marion has co-authored “The Hauser Diet: A Fresh Look at Healthy Living” and the national best seller entitled “Prolo Your Pain Away! Curing Chronic Pain with Prolotherapy” along with a four-book mini series of Prolotherapy books, as well as a comprehensive sports book discussing the use of Prolotherapy for sports injuries. Marion Hauser may be reached at 715 Lake St. Suite 600, Oak Park, IL 60301; Tel: 708.848.7789; www.caringmedical.com.
Ross A. Hauser, MD
Ross A. Hauser, MD is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He received his undergraduate degree from University of Illinois, graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, and did his residency at Loyola/Hines VA in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Hauser is the Medical Director of Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois and is passionate about Prolotherapy and natural medicine. Dr. Hauser and his wife Marion, have written seven books on Prolotherapy, including the national best seller “Prolo Your Pain Away! Curing Chronic Pain with Prolotherapy,” now in its third edition, a four-book mini series of Prolotherapy books, and a 900-page epic sports book on the use of Prolotherapy for sports injuries. Dr. Hauser is the current editor-in-chief of the Journal of Prolotherapy® and has published a number of outcome studies on the use of dextrose Prolotherapy for a wide array of conditions. Dr. Hauser may be reached at 715 Lake St., Suite 600, Oak Park, IL 60301; Tel: 708.848.7789; www.caringmedical.com.
Nichole Jensen, BS
Nichole Jensen is a 2010 graduate from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a degree in Kinesiology, BS, and minor in biology. She is currently applying to medical school and for an Air Force scholarship with plans of pursuing a career in either Sports Medicine or Emergency Medicine. Nichole works as a receptionist/assistant for Dr. Mark Wheaton at Lakeside Sports and Pain Clinic in Excelsior, Minnesota. She also works part time as a scribe in the emergency room. Nichole enjoys running, as well as cooking and hanging out with friends in her free time.
Havil S. Maddela, BS
Havil S. Maddela has a BS in biology from Loyola University, Chicago. He has a passion for patient care and medical missionary work. Havil is currently a medical student at St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies. Prior to medical school, he worked as a clinical member at Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois, and has been instrumental in the publication of previous Prolotherapy articles.
Thomas Ravin, MD
Thomas Ravin, MD attended Colorado College and spent a year abroad at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. After graduating from the University of Colorado Medical School, Dr. Ravin completed an internship at Madigan Army Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. He was in the Special Forces for two years, which included one year in Southeast Asia. He completed both a radiology residency at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver and a nuclear medicine fellowship at the University of Missouri in Columbia. In addition to promoting Prolotherapy around the world, Dr. Ravin continues to ski race and train in the USSA Masters program. He bicycles between 2,000 and 3,000 miles annually and is a passionate devotee of Pilates. The injuries he has sustained during these activities have spurred his interest particularly in the aches and pains of the active adult athlete. Dr. Ravin feels that Prolotherapy is an underused treatment tool and can keep adult athletes doing the activities they love as Dr. Ravin, in his late sixties, can attest to. Dr. Ravin may be reached at 45 S. Dahlia, St., Denver, CO, 80246; Tel: 303.331.9339; www.tomravinmd.com.
Mark T. Wheaton, MD
Mark T. Wheaton, MD is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with fellowship training in Sports Medicine, and has performed Prolotherapy since 1996 in his private practice, Lakeside Sports and Pain Clinic, in Excelsior, Minnesota. Dr. Wheaton was a contributing author to the Hausers’ Prolo Your Pain Away! and Prolo Your Sports Injuries Away! books and was privileged to be a volunteer at their medical missionary clinic for almost 10 years. He also enjoys his role as a Prolotherapy instructor and lecturer, stating, “I owe a great debt to Dr. Gustav Hemwall, who graciously taught the technique of Prolotherapy to me and many other current Prolotherapists through his books and seminars.” Dr. Wheaton also uses other complementary methods such as Neural Therapy, Neurotransmitter Therapy, Electrotherapy, Physical Therapy, and Manual Muscle Therapy in his practice. Dr. Wheaton can be reached at Lakeside Sports and Pain Clinic, 21920 Minnetonka Blvd., Excelsior, MN 55331; Tel: 952.593.0500; www.drmarkwheaton.com.
